About Us

🧺 About Us

Pioneers of Authentic Handwoven Baskets from Northern Ghana

Founded in 1999 in Nyariga, a rural community in Ghana's Upper East Region, the Nyariga Craft Society empowers over 1,500 artisans—primarily women—through the rich tradition of handwoven straw baskets.

Our mission is simple but powerful: reduce poverty through creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainable trade.

We specialize in crafting high-quality baskets from elephant grass, blending cultural heritage with modern functionality. From simple round baskets to signature U-shoppers and home décor items, each product tells a story of skill, dignity, and transformation.

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Tahiru Nsobila Aberinga

Founder, Nyariga Craft Society

📞 Need help or want to partner with us?

Call us: +233 208 381 680
Email: nyarigacs@gmail.com

📖 Our Story

From Local Weaving to Global Recognition

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A Journey of Weaving and Impact

What began as a local initiative by Mr. Tahiru Nsobila Aberinga has grown into an internationally recognized craft hub. With support from partners like JICA, Ten by Three, and African Square Ltd., we’ve trained hundreds of women, equipped our center with industrial sewing tools, and participated in global expos like Ambiente Messe Frankfurt. We now proudly serve clients across Japan, France, Germany, and beyond—delivering quality, consistency, and impact with every order.

🗓 Established: 1999
🌍 Global Reach: 15+ countries
👩‍🧺 Community Impact: Over 6,000 trained artisans

Authentic. Versatile. Handwoven.

🧺 Basket Collections

We offer a wide range of straw baskets for retail, events, exports, and everyday use:

  • Nyariga M / Nyariga L / Nyariga RAC / Nyariga M Round

  • U Shopper & U Shopper SP

  • Lady Bag / Gambino Oval / Net Shopping Basket

  • Wave Bowl / Wave Pot

  • Soe Plate / Table Mat Soe / XXL Straw Fan

Whether you’re a reseller, event planner, or individual buyer, we have something for everyone.

Why Choose Us

Reason For Choosing Us

Certified & Trusted

Registered with Ghana Standards Authority, GEPA & National Association of Handicraft Exporters

Empowering Women

95% of our artisans are women building sustainable livelihoods

Export-Ready

We handle large and small orders with care, consistency, and safe packaging

Eco-Friendly

Our baskets are made from natural, locally sourced elephant grass

Custom Designs

We bring your vision to life with size, color, and style flexibility

We’re proud to collaborate with organizations who believe in ethical sourcing and community development:

Our Global Partners

🇫🇷 MUUN — France

🇯🇵 African Square Ltd. — Japan

🇩🇪 Marco Bourn — Germany

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